eid milad un nabi
Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) is being celebrated today with great religious devotion and solemnity across the country. The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in each provincial capital. Special prayers were offered after the Fajr prayer, seeking unity among the Muslim world
china
The US State Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on a Chinese research institute and several companies it said have been involved in supplying Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme. Washington similarly targeted three China-based companies with sanctions in October 2023 for supplying missile-applicable items to Pakistan. Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said
trump
US Republican nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not participate in another presidential debate against Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov 5 election, after several polls showed his Democratic rival won their debate earlier this week. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” the former president wrote on social
russia
Moscow welcomes the initiatives of Brasilia and Beijing to settle the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with RT television. “We welcome the Brazil-China consensus – a well-known initiative consisting of six points,” the official said. “I think this initiative has ever more support in
cpec
Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Business and Investment Conference, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the “Shanghai Spirit” of mutual trust, equality, and shared development. He highlighted Pakistan’s strategic location, abundant resources, and skilled workforce, positioning the country as a key hub
pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb claims that all matters with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been resolved smoothly. In a statement, the minister said Pakistan was moving towards development after achieving economic stability. The finance minister expressed gratitude for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s team, the IMF negotiating team,
na-171
On Thursday morning, the by-election for NA-171 Rahim Yar Khan-III faced delays at several polling stations due to mismanagement. Stations 103, 104, 105, and 260 did not open on time as voters were unable to enter, and security officials outside were unresponsive when questioned about the delays. This by-election was
SHEIKH RASHEED
Former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed challenged National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to resign if he still had any sense of conscience. Rashid urged lawmakers to consider submitting a no-confidence motion against Sadiq. Speaking to reporters, Rashid criticized the way lawmakers were detained, comparing it unfavorably to the handling
The Sindh High Court (SHC) held a hearing on petitions challenging the closure of social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, across Pakistan. During the proceedings, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that it had withdrawn the notification that led to the platform’s suspension. Representing the PTA, lawyer
syria
In a recording studio in Dubai, 26-year-old Ghaliaa Chaker, dressed in a hijab, tunes her guitar and sings original songs, making waves with more than just her music. Raised in the UAE and originally from Syria, Chaker has captured the hearts of many, amassing 437,000 Instagram followers and millions
Imran Khan
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) cleared a significant hurdle for PTI founder Imran Khan by removing objections to his plea against a potential military trial and detention, according to ARY News. The court instructed the registrar’s office to process the case and asked the federal government to provide a
Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is set to become the first Central Asian country to access the Gwadar Port under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as both countries are about to ink an agreement in this regard. Pakistan and Turkmenistan are already venturing various joint projects, including TAPI pipeline, railway track and fibre connectivity
wahaj ali
Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali are generating excitement with their upcoming drama “Sunn Mere Dil,” set to premiere on September 12. The production house and the lead actors have teased fans with a sneak peek on Instagram, promising an unforgettable love story. The post reads: “This year, discover a new
electricity bills
The price of electricity has been increased by Rs1.74 per unit, following a notification issued by the relevant authorities. The adjustment, which applies to both K-Electric and other Distribution Companies (DISCOs), is set to affect electricity consumers across the country. The hike in rates, implemented as a quarterly adjustment,
tehran
Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Tehran had not delivered any ballistic missiles to Russia and sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States and three European powers would not solve any problems between them. “Once again, US and E3 act on faulty intelligence and flawed logic. Iran
pti
On Wednesday, Zartaj Gul, a leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), approached the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking transit bail after a case was filed against her in Islamabad following a rally on September 8. In her request to the court, Gul explained that she faces legal action in Islamabad related